Sudhi Cockroach Biography, Age, Height, Career, Net Worth In 2025

Sudhi "Cockroach" (real name Sudhir Balraj) is a Kannada film actor best known for his intense character roles. Born on March 6, 1982, in Bangalore, Sudhi received a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from KEN School of Art before starting a successful signboard company called Shree Arts at the age of 18. He expanded from signboards to wall painting, digital displays and interiors.


He started in cinema with a supporting role in Alemari in 2012, followed by supporting roles in hard-hitting, gritty dramas like Kaddipudi, Jatta, Parapancha and Anjani Putra.

His major break came in the 2018 action film Tagaru, directed by Duniya Soori, in which he played a character known as "Cockroach." He won both praise and created a screen persona he would carry forever.

Since Tagaru, he has acted in more than 30 films and continues to act in character and villain roles. Recently notable films include Salaga, where he had the role of Savithri, this role gained him special mention, Roberrt, Yuvarathnaa, and he has other upcoming roles named Bheema and Maadeva.

In an interesting way to embrace his identity on screen, Sudhi has formally accepted the title of “Cockroach Sudhi,” even using it as a name to connect with fans on social media platforms.

🎬 Quick Facts

Real Name: Sudhir Balraj
Born: March 6, 1982, Bangalore
Education: BVA (Visual Arts), KEN School of Art
First Film: Alemari (2012)
Best Performance: Tagaru (2018) — as Cockroach
Other Films: Salaga, Roberrt, Yuvarathnaa, Bheema, Maadeva
Stage Experience: Cockroach Sudhi — accepted publicly

Coming from a visual artist's background, Sudhi's story illustrates how distinct roles and commitment can create a legacy in the industry, especially when it comes to regional cinema.